Site VisitMay 29-31, 2014Julia traveled to Thompson, Manitoba, to get a feel for the zoo grounds, meet the staff, and strategize for the master planning process. Photo-documenting the site helps us better understand the space, share the experience of the place with our staff, and "revisit" the site as the project moves forward.

Skype ConferenceJune 6, 2014We worked through three different possible scenarios for the master plan and walked through them with the zoo. Each scenario provides a different experience for both guests and animals. Based on feedback from the zoo, elements of all three options made it through to the final concept.

Skype ConferenceJune 13, 2014We blended pieces of the first three concept drawings together that worked best for the client into a new site concept. As another step in moving the site design forward, we added diagrammatic sketches and photographic references of boardwalk and visitor railing details for review.

Skype ConferenceJune 26, 2014After landing on the site option the best suited the needs of the animals, the zoo, and guest experience, we further developed each animal habitat and animal program. Extensive research went into each element, some of which you can find on the program page and the animal habitat pages.

Skype ConferenceJuly 10, 2014After establishing parameters for each habitat, we fine-tuned each design and determined appropriate habitat barriers and buffers for each animal. Diagrams and images express the edge conditions and enrichment in each habitat.

Skype ConferenceJuly 10, 2014Similar to the start of the site master planning process, we presented three options for the Zoo's new aquarium. Each option proposed a notably different visitor experience: The Big Green-Blue, Acrylic Tunnel, and The Cycle of Life.

AnimationSeptember 22, 2014To give the Boreal Discovery Centre an evocative tool that would show potential donors the excitement of the future zoo we are creating, we developed the following animation. The zoo team will add a voiceover explaining the journey through the zoo.